Rackets Collection

Table Tennis Team Red
Rosi Feist

Dog - Border collie jumping over tennis net with racquet in mouth
JD-18556 Dog - Border collie jumping over tennis net with racquet in mouth John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Golden Retriever holding badminton racket
JD-18632 Golden Retriever holding badminton racket John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Elizabethan Tennis (engraving)
XJF2562816 Elizabethan Tennis (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dog - Border collie with tennis balls on court
JD-18559 Dog - Border collie with tennis balls on court John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Playing rackets, Fleet Prison, London, c1825. Artist: Theodore Lane
Playing rackets, Fleet Prison, London, c1825

William Hart Dyke
Sir WILLIAM HART DYKE Statesman, a noted rackets player in his younger days, educated at Harrow and ChristChurch, Oxford Date: 1837 - 1931

Tennis player sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Tennis player sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Teacher and student playing badminton
6266158 Teacher and student playing badminton; (add.info.: Teacher and student playing badminton. After an 18th century work.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock
532680 Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock, left background playing at ball with strung rackets

Rosi Feist Lawn Tennis Club
Rosi Feist

Tennis 80s
Rosi Feist

Winning Shot
Yevhen Kostiuk

Tennis Rackets
Images showing the differing constructions of tennis rackets through the ages. From the museum of F. H. Ayres, sports outfitters. Date: circa 1924

Poster advertisement for Cannes, South of France, for winter holidays, with flowers, a children's carnival, concerts, golf, cricket, and pigeon shooting. Date: 1892

The game of Rackets (litho)
6013579 The game of Rackets (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The game of Rackets)

Tennis court, rackets and necessary equipment for the sport
2562814 Tennis court, rackets and necessary equipment for the sport, from Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonnedes Sciences des Arts et des Metiers, by Diderot and d Alembert, Paris

Couple posing with tennis rackets, probably in Blanefield, Scotland. circa 1890s

Lawn Tennis (coloured engraving)
729470 Lawn Tennis (coloured engraving) by Emslie, Alfred Edward (1848-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lawn Tennis)

A Peaceful and Happy Christmas (chromolitho)
731525 A Peaceful and Happy Christmas (chromolitho) by Dealy, Jane M. (fl.1880-d.1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peaceful and Happy Christmas)

Games and Pastimes- Hockey
A page from The Bystander relating to games and pastimes in 1911. The photograph at the top shows a hockey international between England and Ireland

Playing Jeu de Paume in Paris (engraving)
2562812 Playing Jeu de Paume in Paris (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Mrs Fearnley-Whittingstall in tennis shorts, with a Greek sculpture of an Amazon by Pheidias for comparison. Date: 1933

A joyous Christmas-tide! - Christmas card (chromolitho)
731686 A joyous Christmas-tide! - Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A joyous Christmas-tide! - Christmas card)

A game of lawn tennis (chromolitho)
6030791 A game of lawn tennis (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of lawn tennis.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; European

Rackets (engraving)
3628623 Rackets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rackets. Illustration for The Boyss Own Book (Lockwood, 1861)

The vogue of squash rackets: a game for both sexes (engraving)
585394 The vogue of squash rackets: a game for both sexes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The vogue of squash rackets: a game for both sexes)

Illustration of a scene at the Fleet Prison, from Life in London by Pierce Egan
483063 Illustration of a scene at the Fleet Prison, from Life in London by Pierce Egan, c.1820 (aquatint) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 14x21 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

A Group of British Army Officers, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495398 A Group of British Army Officers, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of British Army Officers, probably in India.); English

General view of the Belvidere racket ground (engraving)
614381 General view of the Belvidere racket ground (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the Belvidere racket ground, Pentonvile)

Tennis racket and balls, from Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des Sciences des
2562813 Tennis racket and balls, from Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonnedes Sciences des Arts et des Metiers, by Diderot and d Alembert, Paris, 1751 (engraving) by French School

Lawn tennis (chromolitho)
1094425 Lawn tennis (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lawn tennis. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Two cats playing with rackets and ball (chromolitho)
729809 Two cats playing with rackets and ball (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victorian greetings card - All Joy Be Thine (chromolitho)
731665 Victorian greetings card - All Joy Be Thine (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visiting the toy shop
LLM460546 Visiting the toy shop by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visiting the toy shop. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880)

Tennis star Fred Perry at the Davis Cup. Centre Court in Wimbledon, London, England. Fred Perry of Great Britain was playing Frank Shields of the United States during their Davis Cup match at

Female Hoover factory workers walking on a tennis court outside the factory building. Perivale, Ealing, London. 3rd September 1935

Tennis rackets being strung at the Birmingham factory of Messers Clapshaw and Cleave Limited. 26th May 1939

Frank Sedgman with trophy after winning the 1952 Mens Singles Tennis Final

Football legend Bobby Charlton returned to his native North East to pass on his secrets to the next generation of potential sporting stars and tried his hand at Badminton with (from left) Lisa Kane

Pre - Wimbledon fashion show at the Hurlingham Club Unisex Fashions by Fred Perry. Helen Amos from Australia and Stephen Warboys of Great Britain. June 1970 70-05877-008

Pre - Wimbledon fashion show at the Hurlingham Club. Unisex Fashions by Fred Perry, being modelled by Stephen Warboys Great Britain(left)

Mrs. Marie Weiss of Argentine, wearing a white satin dress, arriving at Wimbledon to play against Mrs. G. Walter in the ladies singles, on court 6. June 1955 P009806

Battledore
Two people playing battledore (an early badminton) using smaller rackets and a Shuttlecock. Date: 15th Century

Service, 1926 (1937)
Service - Duke of York playing tennis at Wimbledon 1926 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Teacher and student playing badminton. After an 18th century work

Playing Tennis In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Playing Tennis In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

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From furry athletes to historical pastimes, they have a rich and diverse history. 🎾🐶 In the world of sports, these four-legged wonders never fail to amaze us. Watch as a Border Collie effortlessly jumps over a tennis net with a racquet in its mouth, showcasing both agility and playfulness. Meanwhile, a Golden Retriever proudly holds onto a badminton racket, ready for an exciting game. Travel back in time to Fleet Prison in London circa 1825 through Theodore Lane's artwork depicting people playing rackets - an early form of tennis that captivated many during that era. The engraving of Elizabethan Tennis further highlights the enduring popularity of this sport throughout history. But it's not just humans who enjoy rackets; our canine friends also join in on the fun. Another Border Collie can be seen surrounded by tennis balls on the court, eagerly awaiting their turn to chase after them. Speaking of notable figures in racket sports, William Hart Dyke stands out as one of the pioneers who contributed significantly to its development. His passion and dedication paved the way for future generations. Fast forward to Edwardian times when couples embraced outdoor activities like tennis together. Love was truly served on those courts. Tennis players from all walks of life come together under one common love: rackets. Whether they're professionals or amateurs enjoying friendly matches, their shared enthusiasm is undeniable. The Rosi Feist Lawn Tennis Club brings communities closer through this beloved sport – uniting players young and old with every swing of their racquets. Remembering the vibrant 80s brings back memories filled with colorful outfits and intense matches on grass courts – an iconic era for tennis enthusiasts worldwide. Not forgetting table tennis – where precision meets speed – we witness Team Red displaying remarkable teamwork while competing against formidable opponents. They have certainly left an indelible mark across various aspects of our lives – from our furry companions' playful antics to the historical significance of this beloved sport.